be right
Example Sentences
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“Someone said that if the batter ever gets mad and goes up to the pitcher, that Jerry will be right behind him,” Cervantes said of his favorite social media comment about his mini companion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
"Because I was right three times in a row, people now think that this model is unbeatable and that I obviously will have to be right as well next time," he said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
That turned out to be right, but people didn’t want to hear it at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The reply might be right, but it might not capture the full story – such as Joseph Swan’s parallel invention at the same time as Edison’s.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
When he saw the panic in my face, he said, “Go get some air at the back of the church. I’ll be right behind you.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
